US Popularity:11889
Origin:Chinese
Other Origin(s):Vietnamese
Meaning:Ceramics, pottery; Pleased; Large waves; The way; Peach
Tao is a boy’s name of Chinese and Vietnamese origin. From a Mandarin surname, Tao has multiple meanings, such as “ceramics,” “pottery,” “pleased,” and “large waves.” A lively addition, your new baby is bound to make waves upon his arrival in your home. Tao also means “the way” and is rooted in Taoism, a philosophy that connects people and the world through harmony, this simple name can instil balance and peace in your little one. A common translation in both Chinese and Vietnamese is “peach,” giving the apple of your eye a sweet, solid, and fulfilling name.

Tao Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Tao is currently #4525 on The Bump
Boy:Tao is currently #1497 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Tao is currently #11889 in U.S. births
Boy:Tao is currently #4769 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#11889
in 2022
- 1381
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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